All kinds of workers can get injured on the job. While some occupations may be more inherently dangerous than others, just about every job presents some possibility for injury. For example, one industry that is often not thought of as…
Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of accidents across the United States. Thousands of families are affected by these tragedies each year. Drunk driving is completely preventable. When people make the decision to drive after they have been drinking,…
Many people assume post-traumatic stress syndrome is a condition that only occurs with veterans. However, this disorder also affects many nurses, paramedics, doctors and other health care professionals. Working in hospitals and clinical settings where there is much exposure to…
Denver residents share the road with lots of trucks each day. Trucks are necessary in bringing goods to and from Colorado but they can be considered an obstacle. If a driver is involved in a truck accident that involves a large truck,…
Combining drowsiness and driving can create an extremely dangerous situation for everyone on the road. Sleepiness is like alcohol in that it can impair judgment, decrease awareness, increase the risk of accident and slow a driver’s reaction time. Drowsy drivers are often those…
Construction zones are synonymous with frustration and traffic jams. While tensions are high and drivers are irritated on their commute to or from work, the probability of accidents gets higher. Accidents in construction zones are particularly dangerous because there is…
When Denver residents go to work each day, they expect to come home at the end of the day to their family and friends. Usually, Denver area workplaces are safe with adequate safety precautions. But, occasionally, a workplace accident occurs that severely…
Many Colorado workers have been injured in a workplace accident. These accidents can be serious and cause a worker’s life to be changed forever. Workers’ compensation is available for these workers to help them recover from their injuries and get back…
Colorado ranks number 14 in bicycle deaths per capita, reports GOVERNING Magazine. On average, there are about 10 deaths of cyclists in the state each year, but these figures are increasing, not declining. There are even more non-fatal accidents involving bicycles…
Colorado has many residents who work for the oil and gas industry. Unfortunately, many of these workers are exposed to serious workplace hazards. Workers’ compensation can help injured employees with the many expenses they can face after being injured on the job.…